Top Chef: Season 1

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Bravo | Season Premiere Date: March 8, 2006

Starring: Katie Lee Joel, Gail Simmons, Tom Colicchio

Summary: This ten-episode reality competition set in San Francisco pits a dozen aspiring chefs against each other for a $100,000 cash prize.

Genre(s): Reality, Game Show, Food & Cooking

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E12. Finale (2)
Air Date: May 24, 2006
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S1:E11. Finale (1)
Air Date: May 17, 2006
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S1:E10. Reunion
Air Date: May 10, 2006

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Critic Reviews

Virginia Heffernan

Like Bravo's fashion winner "Project Runway," the channel's promising "Top Chef" flaunts terms of art and insiderism to give it authority. Read full review

Paul Brownfield

"Top Chef" seems like a no-brainer, an extension both of the interactivity of TV cooking and the art-and-craft side of reality shows, in which people are actually making things as opposed to just asses of themselves. Read full review

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Charlie McCollum

The series has a familiar format, but the opening episode suggests it may have some real spark to it. Read full review

Marilyn Moss

A cooking match that has been seen so many times before in one form or another. Read full review

Maureen Ryan

"Top Chef," though it appears to have a stable of good talent in the kitchen, so far doesn't really have much else going for it in the way of personalities. Read full review

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ange'sw

Mar 19, 2006

I hate Steven on the Top Chef he is a popis idiot

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JoniV

May 22, 2006

I Loved the show!! My favorite had to be Harold. Don't forget Steven though. Although he was a no it all, he was really kinda sexy... If Ever in Louisina.... :) I cant wait for the next show...

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MariaO.

Jun 28, 2007

when will season 3 start cooking. you keep repeating just 2 meals one of them is the quick fire.

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Vito

Mar 10, 2006

Unlike 'Project Runway' where we can see the final product, with 'Top Chef' we need to imagine the taste of the entries. This takes something from the show. But I nevertheless enjoyed the opening episode. I liked the behind-the-scenes look at the restaurant's Unlike 'Project Runway' where we can see the final product, with 'Top Chef' we need to imagine the taste of the entries. This takes something from the show. But I nevertheless enjoyed the opening episode. I liked the behind-the-scenes look at the restaurant's 'Line'. I liked seeing the contestant's different approaches. I'll tune in for Episode 2. -Vito… Expand

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cheftasty

Mar 15, 2006

Lousy "casting" cuz so few of these people have any talent as chefs, whereas Project Runway's group seems truly skilled. The format for the show has great potential. Chef Hubert and Fleur de Lys, Tom Collichio--both great and respected veterans of the industry. Who was responsible for Lousy "casting" cuz so few of these people have any talent as chefs, whereas Project Runway's group seems truly skilled. The format for the show has great potential. Chef Hubert and Fleur de Lys, Tom Collichio--both great and respected veterans of the industry. Who was responsible for picking the contestents? Obviously, not chefs. I'd love this show it had all real kitchen talent--and come on--San Francisco and the Bay Area must have one of the richest talent pools in the food industry!… Expand

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aaronpaul121

May 25, 2012

A very poor start to an inconsistent series of cooking competitions with weird critiques, high drama and a lot of cooking talent......................

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EdwardS

Apr 25, 2006

There isn't one contestant left who is in any way bearable. After Andrea left, that was it. Their egos transcend their skills. There is no camaraderie, no cooperation. All back-stabbing and criticizing and bad-mouthing. I watched The Next Food Network Star on Food Network and those There isn't one contestant left who is in any way bearable. After Andrea left, that was it. Their egos transcend their skills. There is no camaraderie, no cooperation. All back-stabbing and criticizing and bad-mouthing. I watched The Next Food Network Star on Food Network and those people were fun, had a great time together, cared about each other, helped each other. I hated to see any of them leave. In Top Chef, I want them all to pack their knives and go home. The worst are Tiffani, Steven, and Harold but the others are close seconds.… Expand

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  Air Date: December 6, 2018
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  Air Date: December 7, 2017
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  Air Date: December 1, 2016
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  Air Date: December 2, 2015
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  Air Date: October 15, 2014
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  Air Date: October 2, 2013
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  Air Date: November 7, 2012
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  Air Date: November 2, 2011
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  Air Date: December 1, 2010
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  Air Date: June 16, 2010
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78
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  Air Date: August 19, 2009
Season 5

75
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  Air Date: November 12, 2008
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  Air Date: March 12, 2008
Season 3

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  Air Date: June 13, 2007
Season 2

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  Air Date: October 18, 2006
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: March 8, 2006
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  S1:E12. Finale (2)
  Air Date: May 24, 2006
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  S1:E11. Finale (1)
  Air Date: May 17, 2006
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  S1:E10. Reunion
  Air Date: May 10, 2006
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  S1:E9. Napa's Finest
  Air Date: May 3, 2006
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  S1:E8. Wedding Bell Blues
  Air Date: April 26, 2006
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  S1:E7. Restaurant Wars
  Air Date: April 19, 2006
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  S1:E6. Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?
  Air Date: April 12, 2006
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  S1:E5. Blind Confusion
  Air Date: April 5, 2006
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  S1:E4. Food on the Fly
  Air Date: March 29, 2006
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  S1:E3. Nasty Delights
  Air Date: March 22, 2006
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  S1:E2. Food of Love
  Air Date: March 15, 2006
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  S1:E1. Who Deserves to Be Here
  Air Date: March 8, 2006